Action returns in club football this weekend after a brief international break, with several teams going head to head across various stadiums in Europe.

A number of high-profile games are on the cards this weekend especially across Europe’a top five leagues. In this article, Sportpremi highlights the five biggest games to watch this weekend.

Manchester City vs Manchester United

This clash is regarded as one of the biggest games in the world, with the two Manchester clubs going head to head at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Manchester City began their campaign in brilliant fashion with a convincing away win at Wolves, but they lost their next two matches, losing to Tottenham Hotspur and to Brighton.

Manchester United, meanwhile, have not been impressive as well this season although the late win over Burnley before the international break eased pressure on their manager Ruben Amorim.

The Red Devils were unbeaten against their neighbors last season and this particular clash promises to be a blockbuster, with both sides seeking to win to revive their title hopes. Kickoff is by 4:30 PM on Sunday.

Atletico Madrid vs Villareal

This clash promises to be a thrilling encounter, set to take place at Atletico Madrid’s home stadium- the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Diego Simeone’s men have started the season poorly and are winless in their first three matches.

Meanwhile, Villareal have continued from where they stopped last season, picking up two wins and a draw from their first three matches. They are the highest scoring side in the league with eight goals and have only conceded one time.

Atletico are unbeaten in their last five matches against the Yellow Submarines and must start to pick up victories if they are to challenge both Real Madrid and Barcelona for the La Liga crown this season.

Recent meetings have produced multiple goals and this particular clash that will kickoff by 8 PM on Saturday is expected to follow suit. One thing seems likely to end or continue after the end of the match, Atletico Madrid’s winless streak.

Juventus vs Inter Milan

Some years back, the winner of this clash usually goes on to win the league. However, Juventus’ decline in recent years has reduced the importance of this fixture to just another match.

Both clubs still maintain their pedigree as one of the biggest in Italy and with Juventus’ form this season, it promises to be a fascinating clash. Inter Milan will hope to bounce back from defeat in their last match while Juventus hope to continue their 100% start to the season.

The Kickoff time is 5 PM on Saturday.

Barcelona vs Valencia

The Catalan club dropped points for the first time this season in their last match, but will be looking to bounce back with a win against Valencia. The defending league champions won both legs of last season’s clash by an aggregate of 12-1 and will the form of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, this match could continue the trend.

Valencia have four points from three matches this season and will need an incredible performance at the Barcelona stadium to come out of the clash with a favorable result.

Kickoff for the clash is 8 PM on Sunday.

PSG vs Lens

The French League should have been renamed ‘PSG’s League’, with the European champions winning 11 of the last 13 Ligue One titles. The dominated every of their opponent last season and have continued their impressive form into the new season with maximum points from their opening three matches.

Lens, on the other hand, are developing into a very solid team and they have not finished outside of the top eight in the league in the last five season.

This encounter has mostly been one-sided, with PSG winning the last five meetings and the recent revival of Lens makes this clash a must-watch game. Kickoff is 4:15 PM on Sunday.